Cultural Practices and Academic Performance of Students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: A Case Study of Kapsokwony Division, Mt. Elgon District Kenya
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2012-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
This study sought to establish the effects of cultural practices on academic performance of
students in Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) in Kapsokwony division, Mt. Elgon
District. Specific Objectives of the study were: To establish the various cultural practices In
Kapsokwony division, Mt. Elgon District, Determine the impact of cultural practices on the learning
process in Kapsokwony division, Mt. Elgon District and Determine how harmful cultural practices
can be eliminated in Kapsokwony division, Mt. Elgon District. The methods used for data collection
were questionnaires to the students, and teachers and interviews for community members. The
findings revealed by 77% of the respondents that early marriages was the most common cultural
practice, followed by initiation ceremonies which were mentioned by 69%, birth ceremonies were
also mentioned by 66% and burial ceremonies were mentioned by 54%. The study revealed by
70% of the respondents that cultural practices have an impact on the learning process. 15% said
no and 15% were not sure. The impact of cultural practices on the learning process was time
wastage(60%), followed by psychological torture(57%), exposure to society issues(43%), children
feel grown up (38%) and those who said it had no impact were 20%. According 89% respondents
sensitization of the community should be done as a way to eliminate harmful cultural practices. The
study recommended that, the community should be sensitized and educated on the effects of
cultural practices on children and the community at large.
The government should make sure that it devises means of identifying those who engage in
harmful traditional practices and hence punish them. School counselors should be available in
schools and also identify children who have been victims of harmful traditional practices and hence
help them to avoid dropping out.
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Research Report Presented To the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor of Education in Science of Kampala International University
Keywords
Cultural Practices, Academic Performance, Students in Kenya Certificate, Mt. Elgon District Kenya